2. China
Years of independence: 2234
In this very populated country (more than billion people), out of many ethnic groups, the most present one is Han Chinese with 91.6%. Through the history of this nation, there were many dynasties which were predominantly imperial. That fact is evident also by the size of the today’s territory of China. The last dynasty ruled until 1912 when the country was established as a republic.

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